1864 2c Proprietary Medicine Stamp,Helmbold's, blue, Medicine Proof
# RS106P - 1864 2c Proprietary Medicine Stamp - Helmbold's, blue, Medicine Proof
$89.00
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When revenue taxes were levied to help fund the Civil War, private match and medicine companies were permitted to make their own dies and plates. This unusual practice allowed companies to advertise their wares – and gave collectors a bounty of desirable stamps and proofs to choose from!
Appreciate Fine Details?
Get Match and Medicine Stamp Proof
When revenue taxes were levied to help fund the Civil War, private match and medicine companies were permitted to make their own dies and plates. This unusual practice allowed companies to advertise their wares – and gave collectors a bounty of desirable stamps and proofs to choose from!